Yarmouthport:  Malcolm J. Perna, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on September 13.  Mac was the ever-welcoming innkeeper and owner of the Colonial House Inn on Route 6A in Yarmouthport, MA. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late George and Marie Perna of Walpole, MA.  Following his graduation from Bridgewater State University, he enlisted in the U.S Air Force.
As a Captain, Mac served multiple tours in Asia.  Mac earned a Masters Degree in
Restaurant/Hospitality from Cornell University and managed multiple establishments in Maine and Massachusetts before acquiring the Colonial House Inn in 1979.
 
During his 36 years as an innkeeper, Mac sponsored and mentored many of the young people who worked for him during the busy summer seasons.  Mac helped these protégés forward their dreams of attending community colleges and pursuing careers, encouraging their goals and success through education and hard work.  Over the years Mac hosted thousands of guests at “The Inn” from all over the world.  His lifelong focus and pleasure was meeting new people and enjoying every journey to friendships.
 
Mac is survived by his sister, Nancy Jarvis and her husband, Bill, brother,George and his wife, Diane, and brother, David and his wife, Cathy.  He is predeceased by a sister, Marcia Greene, and a brother, Richard.  He will be greatly missed by his beloved nieces and nephews, present and past Colonial House Inn staff, Barbara McClusky Perna and dear friend, Cristina Anop of Bourne, and long-time friend and work associate, Jeff  Jewett.
 
On October 18, 2015 between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. there will be an open house at the Colonial House Inn.  the family invites all friends and associates of Mac's to join them and celebrate the life of a man that touched so many lives.

The Colonial House Inn is located at 277 Route 6A, Yarmouthport, MA.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

I just learned of Mac's passing and was very saddened by the news. My parents owned the Colonial House for many years while I was growing up. Every time myself and/or my siblings stopped in Mac was always so welcoming allowing us to wander and reminisce. I don't know if he ever knew that we would slide down the bannister when he wasn't looking. He was such a kind and generous man. My condolences to all his family and friends.

I was very sad to read in the paper of the passing Mac. I stopped by the Inn a couple of months ago to leave my card for Justice of the Peace. I always find him a kind man. I will be out of town when you are having the open house. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time